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EastEnders spoilers from May 28

DEREK Branning appears to be going soft, promising his daughter that he’ll go straight so she’ll forgive him. Do we believe him? Do we, heck.Read

Coronation Street spoilers from May 27

PAUL is full of guilt and relief as he says goodbye to Lesley at her funeral, but he now knows he doesn’t want to lose Eileen too.Read

Emmerdale spoilers from May 28

VAL can be very annoying, so it’s not too surprising that someone punches her this week.Read

Emmerdale spoilers from May 21

VAL makes a dramatic return to the village, expecting to pick up from where she left off, only to be stumped when she realises hubby Eric is now with Brenda.Read

Coronation Street spoilers from May 21

WEATHERFIELD is turning into the Wild West, with fights breaking out all over the place.Read

EastEnders spoilers from May 21

WHY would anyone in their right mind marry Ian? Mandy’s certainly having second thoughts, partly because her mum has just died but also because Lucy is being such a pain.Read

Why Silk is one of the best hour's telly of the week

THERE was much that was wrong about the new series of the legal drama Silk – yet it still managed to be one of the best hour’s TV of the week.Read

Documentaries should keep it real

HAS ‘reality’ shows like Made In Chelsea get more and more contrived – with girls like Kimberley, pictured, just happening to accidentally bump into their rivals on street corners – we need documentaries to reflect the world truthfully. And, in the main, two new series do that admirably – ITV1’s 56 Up and Channel 4’s 24 Hours in A&E.Read

The tragic world of extreme hoarders

THERE’S clutter, and then there’s Alan and Marion’s house.Read

Not enough British talent on Britain's Got Talent

HTHEY come over here, taking our talent show spots...Read

Why I'm firing Lord Sugar from my TV screens

IT pains me to say this, Lord Sugar, but you’re fired.Read

Jo Joyner's genuine double act

HIT’S true that soaps produce some great dramatic performances – it’s just that many of the stars taking part in the British Soap Awards seemed to have forgotten how to act.Read

Emmerdale spoilers from May 7

THERE’S some good acting this week from Steve Halliwell as Zak Dingle has a mental breakdown.Read

EastEnders spoilers from May 7

IT’S surely only a matter of time before Phil is back on the drink and drugs, as the strain of trying to cover up his son’s murdering ways begins to tell.Read

Coronation Street spoilers from May 7

THE Street has always been a highly dangerous place, scene to several sudden deaths every year.Read

Nick Hewer is short and sweet on Countdown

IT’S ironic that a show all about language should now be presented by such a taciturn host.Read

Homeland is where my heart lies on Sunday nights

HIT’S always a bit worrying when a TV drama is massively hyped, because your high expectations are inevitably dashed. But not so with Homeland, the latest US thriller newly arrived on Channel 4.Read

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Emmerdale spoilers from February 27

CHAS wastes no time in moving in on dying relationships. She was quick to chat up John and this week, only hours after Cameron and Debbie break up, she’s making eyes at him.Read

Coronation Street spoilers from February 27

LEANNE launches herself at the woman who stole her husband, but she’s actually furious with Carla for hitting Simon. Which she didn’t do, but which the naughty lad has lied about in a desperate bid for Leanne to stay.Read

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Pineapples, palm trees and more gypsy weddings

Surely the funniest thing on TV in ages was the sight of two girls, dressed as a pineapple and a palm tree, waddling along - then trying to fit, head first, into a car. Read

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